Thomas Alva Edison is considered one of the greatest inventors of the world. From the invention of light bulbs, to developing devices capable of recording sound, this renowned scientist has done it all. Let’s look at some unknown facts about Thomas Alva Edison.
Unknown facts about Thomas Alva Edison
1) As a child, Edison had an unusually broad forehead and a head which was considered larger than an average human’s.
2) He did not have any formal education as a child. As a hyperactive child, Edison’s teachers were not able to handle him properly, which led his mother to remove him from school and tutor him at home until the age of 11.
3) As an avid fan of Shakespeare, Edison once wanted to be an actor, however, he soon gave up on the idea because of his extreme shyness in front of crowds.
4)Edison published his own newspaper, the Grand Trunk Herald, at the age of 13. He used to publish up to date stories and the newspaper soon became a hit.
5) Edison once made a device which could kill cockroaches using electricity.
6) One of his biggest failures as an inventor was when he tried to invent a device to separate ore from rock and lost millions in the process.
7) Two of Edison’s children were nicknamed “Dot” and “Dash,” in honour of his telegraph days.
8) He used over 2,500 books to keep a record of his progress on thousands of inventions.
With more than 512 patents under his name, Thomas Alva Edison was also the first scientist to employ a team of researchers under him. A scientist turned entrepreneur, Edison is an inspiration to many scientists.
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Meta is developing its first true AR glasses, set to launch in 2027. Before the public release, employees will test the device starting in 2024. The company is also releasing new generations of Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2023 and 2025 with enhanced features like a “viewfinder” display.
Specifications and Features
The AR glasses are expected to feature OLED displays and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, offering sophisticated AR and AI capabilities. They will enable users to interact with virtual objects and project high-quality holograms of avatars onto the real world.
Design and Competition
Meta aims for a sleek design, potentially building on its Ray-Ban partnerships. The AR glasses market is competitive, with Apple and Google also investing heavily. Meta seeks to make its AR glasses a game-changer by offering a unique user experience.
Future Plans
In addition to AR glasses, Meta is expanding its VR offerings with new headsets like the Quest 3 and exploring other wearable technologies. The company is focused on reducing costs to make the AR glasses more consumer-friendly by launch.
MobiKwik is venturing into the stock broking sector with the launch of its subsidiary, MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited (MSBPL), following approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on March 3, 2025. This move aims to diversify MobiKwik’s offerings beyond its core digital payments services and compete with established players like Zerodha and Groww.
MSBPL will provide a range of brokerage services, including trading in shares, securities, commodities, and derivatives. The subsidiary has an initial capital of Rs 1 lakh, with plans for an additional Rs 2 crore investment to support its operations.
As MobiKwik enters this competitive market, it brings a substantial user base of 172 million and a merchant network of 5 million. Despite recent financial challenges, including a reported loss of Rs 55.2 crore in Q3 FY25, the company aims to leverage its existing infrastructure and user engagement to capture a share of the growing investment technology market, projected to reach $74 billion by 2030.
This strategic expansion aligns with MobiKwik’s broader goals of enhancing its financial service
Nazara Technologies has sold its entire 71.54% stake in Sports Unity Private Limited, the company behind the multiplayer quiz game ‘Qunami’, for INR 7.15 lakh. This divestment, effective March 25, 2025, signifies a strategic shift for Nazara, which had previously acquired a controlling interest in Sports Unity in 2019 for INR 7.5 crore.
The decision to offload the stake comes as Sports Unity has faced financial difficulties, reporting no active business operations and a negative net worth of INR 0.45 crore at the end of FY24. This move aligns with Nazara’s broader strategy to streamline its operations and concentrate on more profitable ventures within the gaming sector.
This sale follows Nazara’s recent divestment of a 94.85% stake in another subsidiary, Open Play, to Moonshine Technologies for INR 104.33 crore. Despite reporting record quarterly revenue of INR 544.7 crore in Q3 FY25, Nazara experienced a 53.5% decline in net profit year-over-year.
Nazara continues to focus on enhancing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and investments in high-potential gaming platforms while navigating the competitive landscape of the gaming industry.